ARMCO MACHINE & PLATING 

PO Box 21073, Spruceland RPO, Prince George, BC  V2M7A5 

Phone 250-962-9713   Fax  250-962-6982    armco1@shaw.ca

Used Guns (and neat stuff :) For Sale

Updated July 29, 2010

Armco's revised drop-in/visiting hours are working well!  Wednesday from 1:00 to 5:30, plus Saturday all day (except 12-1) gives us those times to visit, talk, tinker maybe, have a coffee, without the stress of trying to get a job finished and still keep about three conversations going :)  It has turned out to be a highlight of my week, and I'd like to thank all of you for your support and understanding.  As before if you're traveling through we can make other arrangements  :)  We still take a break from answering the phone on Tuesdays and Thursdays and that has really upped productivity, too!   Thanks, guys!!  (and ladies...  :)

All Prices are in Canadian Dollars and Note!  No foreign (and US) sales - sorry!     Used Guns are all subject to a one week inspection period.  Return prepaid for full refund if not satisfied.

We will also sell your handgun or long gun for a 15% commission (or $50, whichever is higher).  We need it here for inspection before accepting for sale.  We'll sell your presses, shooting gear, and parts, too, at a 25% commission, or by special arrangement on larger items.   Call or email for details.

  Shipping and Tax extra (unless otherwise indicated) - Tax is 12% in BC, 13% in the Maritimes, 5% elsewhere.       Shipping in the $18 to $30 range with  full insurance depending on where you are and the value of the gun....

You may notice the line-up below changes constantly.  Sales have been brisk and a lot of guns don't even make it to this page.   If you have a special item you are looking for, let me know and I'll contact you as soon as something likely shows up.  Well over half of the guns I get have a home already picked out :)

Click on images to enlarge - I usually have lots more pics of the guns below, so just ask!  AND trade-ins always welcome. 

Please note:  We are closed (to phone calls as well) every Tuesday and Thursday to allow us to get your gun work done :)  Due to the sheer volume of messages on the phone, we will also no longer be using voicemail.  If you don't get an answer, try again later (or better yet, email, fax, or PM us :) I sincerely hope this inconvenience will result in more time at the workbench and a lot of happier customers!

New Email address is now armco1@shaw.ca Don't forget to Email your wish list!

I apologize for any slowness this week- I have been laid up with complications/after-effects of a nasty case of sunstroke a week ago saturday.  I was in hospital the next monday - still only working a  few hours a day and trying to keep up, as best I can :)  This stuff is much more serious than I had thought!  Please be patient  :)
Just arrived - pics soon -  Another Swedish rifle, this one the straight bolt long model, a lightly Used Shadow, a 38S SIG P220, a Mossberg 308 with 4-16 scope, and many many more -   You may get an email response to a trade offer that reads something like "until further notice I am not taking any more Long hunting type guns"  -  I have so many I am running out of room... Buy some!!
Restricted
CZ's smooth model 97 in 45.  This is best suited to shooters with larger hands, but I shoot it just fine and I have smaller than average hands :)  As new, barely fired. 2 mags, manual - $649 - trades?
An Oldie and still a Goodie!  This is an early Mark 1 Ruger 22LR auto in the 6 7/8" barrel length.  These wooden grips are collector's items!  One magazine, great condition - $309- trades?
This one is a special-order Para "Super-Hog" in 45 and is almost unfired...Everything it came with -  $1099 - trades?  On hold :)
Ruger as-new Hunter Model Mark 3 stainless 22lr.  Case and all that cones in it - $479 - trades?  Sold  :)
This Smith and Wesson Model 617 is a 10 shot 22 revolver and is like new.  Case and all accessories -  On hold  :)
This old Bowning Challenger is exceptional!
This lovely 686 has been modified to run with "full moon" clips (as well as individually loaded rounds or speedloaders - clips included...)...  Smooth and tuned, it sports Pachmayr grips and a lovely trigger pull...$699 - trades?
Custom Springfield Armory Defender .45 "Bear Gun".  This hard chrome/blued pistol has a factory 2 port comp and runs very smooth on our hot .45-08 loads as well as standard .45 loads (lighter spring included).  Fiber optic front sight as well as drilled and tapped for a scope mount.  Two Shooting Star mags - $719 - Trades?
I checked with a couple lawyers in here today and dueling MAY be not against the law in Canada any more.....Hmmm...   Actually these are a great addition to anyone's gun room - beautifully built by Pedersoli in Italy to exact specs, these would cost as much as my house if original and in this condition.  44 caliber - appear unfired (for sure the one).  Buy these before I do something rash and whack someone about the face with a snowmobile glove  :)  $1299 - Trades?
A Tanfoglio Stock in .40 - this is what you'd get if you took the most popular IPSC Production gun - the CZ Shadow, checkered it, added a nice adjustable rear sight, lovely wood grips, chambered it in a more powerful caliber, added three extra mags, a match bull barrel, Hard Chromed the works.....  Hmmm   $1399 - trades welcome :)
Wow!   It's been 25 years since I handled one of these  :)  A H&K VP-70 9mm pistol - like new with 4 18/10 mags.  Here's some history:   The VP-70 is a blowback operated, striker fired, double action only pistol. In military version, VP-70M, it can be used along with the detachable shoulder stock/holster, which had a built in fire selector device, that allowed it to fire single shots or three round bursts. Without the stock attached, only single shots can be fired. Another then-unique feature was the polymer frame. In fact, the VP-70 was the FIRST EVER production pisol with polymer frame. The DAO trigger with no manual safeties was also not so common in the early 1970s. Despite the  blowback operation, the VP-70 had modest felt recoil, but heavy and long trigger pull..   A very rare pistol - $1499 - Trades?
Ruger 3 screw 22 convertible.  Wood and metal 90% at least, apparently barely fired and it looks it.  Getting tougher to find these very desirable guns and I am so fond of the three screw actions....  I intend to keep this one but if anyone's goofy enough to pay me $600 for it, well.....   :)
Para P14-45 Limited in great shape.  Gone through and smoothed right here, this one is good for a LOT of rounds yet - excellent for starting out in IPSC - Hogue grips, ambi safety, adjustable sights - 2 mags - $829 - Trades?
SIG-Sauer P229 in 40 S&W sports a Just-long-enough aftermarket stainless  "Fire Dragon" barrel, so is restricted, no longer Prohib.  Some finish wear, but mechanically Excellent.  Night sights, one mag - $699 - Trades?  SOLD  PF  :)
We have a new 5" Norc slide, blanked, nicely blued, with STI fiber optic front and adjustable rear sight... These slides are forged steel,  hard and strong and will outlast almost anything - $345...  all in 45, of course  :)
Walther P38 (Post-War) frames - good condition, not arsenal rebuilds - $25 each  -  Down to one!
Prohibs:
This exceptionally nice 586 Smith 357 has a 104.68mm barrel and is a 12(6)prohib... at least 95% condition, I MAY find the box - $489 - Trades?
Smith & Wesson Model 15 in the prohibited 4" barrel length.  This one appears totally unfired, except for a slight deposit on the forcing cone. Likely test firing at the factory... Absolutely gorgeous!  Not for those who just have to have a Magnum flame-thrower, but in 38 Special, these guns are terrifically accurate and very comfy to shoot.  Comes with box and papers in great condition - $599 - trades?
Nice Colt Diamondback .38special - 4" so 12(6) prohib - Pachmayr grips, lovely bore and internals.  What looks like cold blue or something at the muzzle is just the camera.  There's a little bluing wear, no retouching  :)   $569 - Trades?
Neat little Beretta Model 948 in .22LR.   Alloy frame shows carry wear (now who would do that?  :) but internals and bore are great.  12(6) Prohib of course - $349 - Trades?
When was the last time you unwrapped a new S&W model 39??  Wow!  This one has been fired, and handled a little, but it is the best I've seen since I stupidly traded my first one for a Security Six back in the seventies  :(  $699 - Trades?  Yippee!  I sold the other one so get to keep this one   :))
Springfield P9 Compact is a Prohib 40 S&W caliber pistol as-new, one magazine - $799 - Trades?
This one you can buy!! The S&W Model 39 is one of my favourite 9mm's - a nice example with one magazine for $429 - trades?
And another real favourite of mine - I have three myself - the Savage Model 1907 in 32acp - these are fascinating guns and shoot great - the first wide body mags ever introduced, the firing system is intricate and ingenious!  As a machinist, I have to marvel at how these were made way back then.  One grip damaged - $249 - Trades?
Iver Johnson .32 revolver - over 85% factory nickel remaining - works well - I couldn't resist shooting this one and it shoots very well (it will shoot .32ACP as well) - Now $199 - Trades?
Walther Model 4 in .32 is a rare one and in remarkable shape for the year.  Complete and original, one magazine - $379 - Trades?
LONG GUNS:
This 1950 Long Branch Lee Enfield is in exceptional condition with all matching numbers, tight headspacing and an absolutely lovely bore.  If I hadn't seen the faint traces of copper on the patches, I would have said unfired...  $699 - Interesting trades considered :)
This ruger M77 Ultralight 243 is in lovely shape - comes with the Ruger rings and is only lightly used - $549 trades considered..
I don't think anyone ever fired this one - if they did, it was maybe half a dozen shots.  The sought-after 5R Remington 700 in 308.   these are shooters!  Original box and all accessories plus a Badger Ordnance 20MOA base...  $1099. Trades considered  :)
This Colt Sporter Lightweight is almost unfired - 20 rounds - and really is like new.  Original Colt magazine and sling - $1499 - Trades?
This neat old Savage 99 is chambered in .303 Savage caliber and although perfectly shootable, the bore shows a bit of corrosion.  Someone has soldered the adjustment screw on the tang sight - pretty fixable. The barrel band is homemade but removable.  A fixer-upper but such a cool rifle!  $299 - Trades?
A lovely Remington 700 in 22-250 with extras!  A tastefully electro-pencilled number on the receiver and bolt  :(  I was going to refinish it, but would I recover the $200?  Best to sell as is - and give you the saving (and maybe you're going to put camouflage paint on it anyway  :) This is a $900 gun new...  $599 - trades welcome.
Another nice Mauser 98 based rifle, this one by Midland in England.  In 270 Winchester, this is a great gun with a VG bore, Weaver bases - just awaiting your scope.  Open sights as well, the British didn't quite trust scopes  :)  $399 - Trades?
This Steyr-Mannlicher Model SSG-69P is the real McCoy!  An Austrian 308 sniper rifle with a 5 and a 10 round magazine as well as a Swarovski 10X scope in QD rings.  Classy! Barely used.  Forced sale - Girlfriend is pregnant, dog needs an operation, and the wife is not happy!!  $2799 - Trades accepted, of course  :)
Mosin Nagant M91, 1909 Tula, Finnish capture rifle in 7.62x54R. Comes with bayonet, sling, ammo pouch, cleaning kit and oiler.  Very good to excellent condition, arsenal refinished.   Nice strong rifling, although no longer shiny - $199 - Trades?   I do have ammo for local buyers...
Very nice Russian (Tula Arsenal) SKS in 7.62x39.  This one has a perfect bore, lovely wood - the magazine has been properly blocked, the numbers ALL match, the bayonet is sharp enough to cut soft bread...OK, OK, the way you have to fold and unfold it I wouldn't want it sharp  :)  Now $229 - Trades?  I do have a case of ammo, for local buers only..
Norinco CQ311 in 223 is a pretty darn good clone of the SP1 early Colt with actually a few improvements.  I had one for years and it shot just over an inch but more importantly ran, and ran, and ran....One 30/5 magazine, mint bore (chromed), great shape.  The crappy paint job these come with could use a touch-up, but an easy fix.    NOW $649 - Trades?
This awesome Mauser Model 66S is soo cool!  Quick interchangeable barrels - 375 and 458, a Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6 on a Hensoldt style QD mount.  The bolt telescopes to allow a shorter, smoother action with these long rouns.  A few years old but carefully stored and used very little.  Sold complete only - $2999 - trades?
Stoeger 12 gauge x 3" "Uplander" shotgun.  This is a nice solid gun and remains unfired - single trigger, extractors - $499 - Trades?
This is a neat little Browning (Belgian made) 22LR auto in take-down mode.  I had this one out and it shoots very well  :)  $399 - Trades?
You don't see one of these every day!!  This is a 1905 Ross 280 Sporter in original condition, except for the early penny used as a front sight insert  :)  This is truly a collector's gun.  A little rifling left, but with ammo so scarce, what's that matter?  $349 - Trades?
A true collectors item!  This Italian Mannlicher-Carcano is chambered in 6.5 (not the same as the 6.5 Mannlicher-Schoenauer so be wary) and comes with two feeder clips which work real slick (had to try).  Excellent bore and everything appears original - Clips included but NOT the ammo...$379 - Trades?
A pretty useful camp gun!  This 303 Jungle Carbine is all set with a decent stock (and especially recoil pad  :) and a decent 4X scope. Good bore - although not bright any more - was it ever??  $349 - trades?
And... Neat stuff!!
And these are 9mm TT33/Norc mags - $30 each  Note!  For the regular TT33's and the Norc 7.62x35's - will not fit the Norc 213's...
I have a bunch of CZ Tactical Sports/IPSC Standard magazines left.  I have six of the all-steel regular capacity (blocked to 10) magazines at $66 each (These are pretty well brand new  :)
This new Tasco Titan scope is almost new and at 3.5-10, it will reach out!!  $259 - trades?  Rifle NOT included  :)  ON HOLD  :)
Got a hankerin' to build a cool scoped ported 686? This Jack Weigand-built stainless barrel is just the ticket - 6"- $349
Alpha Precision Custom L frame SS barrel with underlug - cost was $620 - 6"  now $449
One box left of RAF Red Label 30-06 - WW2 era aircraft machine gun ammo...$50 plus shipping...
\Bell & Carlson XCR stock - unused - installed to check fit only - for Remington 700 long action.  Complete with magazine, spring etc. and floor plate...$289
SIG P225 magazine - new factory unit - $52
These Thompson Center Contender barrels separately are $250 plus shipping - NO TAX!!  I have sold a bunch - I'll get a current list together...  not many left
New 10 round AR mags at $39, and the couplers to hook them together are $34...  Now back in stock :)
Three Tokarev TT33 magazines - 7.62x25 - $30 each - two have the lanyard rings  :)
Need to convert a Prohib G23 to restricted?  This Lone Wolf threaded unit is the ticket - brand new - $149
Brand new Dillon 650 conversion unit in 44 magnum- new $100 - now $65...
Guns in this section sold or on hold:
Parker-Hale 1200-C Deluxe in 243.  This Mauser-action rifle is in wonderful shape - 95% wood and metal, comes with detachable magazine and a Tasco 3-9 scope.  24" barrel with a VG+ bore - Now $599 - Trades?  Sold  :)
This S&W 1911PD in 45 has only 16 rounds fired so almost qualifies as a virgin  :)   Lightweight frame (Scandium), Commander length - bought new this spring for $1250 plus tax.    Case, 2 nice mags, all the papers etc. - $1039 - trades?  SOLD  :)
This is a very appealing CZ in an extremely practical size.  The CZ40P is an alloy-framed .40 with the familiar CZ feel and noticeably less beef.  And surprise! - It actually feels comfy to shoot  :)  Comes with four mags, case, papers, and shows minimal wear....$599 - Trades?    SOLD  :)    You know, Tanfoglio makes .40 mags for their Compact models that are slightly shorter and should just fit right in  :) These could easily be smaller...
This HK P2000 in 9mm is NIB - unfired!!  Comes with everything, case, 2 mags, etc.  $849 - Trades?  Now sold   :)
Really nice Parker Hale (98 Mauser Action) sporter in 300 Win Mag - nice wood, lovely bore, open sights as well as Weaver bases, detachable magazine. A small chunk out of the recoil pad as shown, but - a great hunting rig that still looks good!  $529 - Trades welcome  :)  SOLD  :)
Walther P22 ALMOST new - 20 rounds through it.  Too much recoil....(just kidding!)  Everything they come with - $429 - Trades?  ON HOLD  :)
Grand Power K100 - this is a 9mm STI GP6 with another name (and parts interchange  :) - imported before STI took them over - appears very little used, case, 2 mags, manual - $529 - Trades?  Now on hold  :)
Another Swedish Model 1896/38 Short Rifle in 6.5x55 caliber. This is the "Bent Bolt" version, otherwise they are the same.  Bore and internals were bright and shiny once the grease came off. Complete with Bayonet.   $589 - trades?  Now Sold  :)
The creme-de-la-creme of modern S&W revolvers, this Performance Center Model 625 in 5" (45acp) is very smooth - just the sexiest revolver to cycle  :)  Test fired only -   $1199 - Trades welcome, of course!  SOLD  :)
Another Norinco NZ85 9mm almost new, and "Armco-ized".   One mag - $469 - trades?  One year warranty!   SOLD  :)
This 3 screw Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Magnum is a true custom carry gun!  The barrel was replaced by a 5.5" one, the internals rebuilt and a narrower hammer installed, as well as a slightly larger Ruger grip set.  The whole gun was stripped and had a matt finish applied - I'll come up wit the name later - all work done at the Quebec Ruger warranty depot and adding $483 to the original gun (I have the invoice). $699 - trades?  SOLD  :)
This 9mm HK P7M8 is the slim single stack version  and appears pretty well new - box, 2 mags - Now sold...
Latest model SIG-Sauer P226R in .40 caliber. 200 rounds only through this one  :)  Case, 3 mags, manual - $979 - Trades?  GONE!
Very nice Ruger 7.5 inch barreled Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum.  Condition 85% or better inside and out (I only ever knew one guy who wore one of these loose  :)  $479 - Trades?  Gone!!
Henry 22LR pump action rifle - appears almost brand new - nice Millett 1.25 - 4.5 scope with illuminated reticle - $419 - Trades?  Now sold :)
Para Ordnance 9mm LTC lightweight Commander style 1911 - case, all accessories, one magazine - a little handling wear to the polymer finish - very few rounds on this one - $749 - Trades?  On Hold  :)
This 3 year old 9mm HK P8 is the German military version of the USP.  Very little use, this gun could almost pass for new and the night sights are still nice and bright  :)  Case, manual, 5 factory mags - replacement value $1450 -Now $990 - trades?  Now on hold  :)
Dlask/Remington shorty Model 870 in 12 Gauge.  This BL-6 is the 12 1/2" version, comes with vertical foregrip, Hogue pistol grip, and is unfired!  It is unrestricted as is but t may not be, with the pistol grip.  $589 - Trades?  GONE  :)
This unfired Glock 23 in .40 is restricted only and comes with two mags, case and papers.  It has been special-ordered with all-steel 10-8 Performance sights (Tritium front), a G17 smooth trigger, 3.5# connector and NY1 spring combo, and Vickers Magazine release.  A real custom compact Glock you can actually own - $300 off new price - $990 - Trades?  SOLD  :)
Oops! Gone already!
Lovely, smooth (tuned action) S&W Model 66 in 4" (prohib) - Custom grips - $399 - Trades welcome..  Sold :)
These hard-to-get S&W 610's are just the neatest revolvers.  We shoot 40 in them for competition, but they sure are sweet with hot 10mm's too.  This one was test fired only, we added a fiber optic front sight as well as a good tune job with a Miculek soring kit when it was bought here (owner unable to keep...).  It is smoooth!   ready to go -  includes 8 moon clips - $998 - Trades welcome.   This one's sold  :)
Para Ordnance .40 LDA Limited.  These guns are great- and the smooth long trigger pull for each shot reminds me of a Jim Clark PPC gun!  Case, papers, 2 factory mags - $990 - Trades?  SOLD :)
My Para 9mm LDA!!  I shot this gun in IPSC Production two years ago and loved it, but wanted to pursue revolver shooting.  The trigger is superb (and legal) accuracy is very good, likely has 3000 rounds on it - barely broken in  :)  2 factory 10 round mags - $890 - Trades?   ON HOLD  :)
Another as-new 9mm - this is one of the new CZ Phantoms.  Basically an SP01 Tactical with a polymer lower and a slightly smaller (feels real good) grip.  Also has a different rear grip panel if you have really small hands  :)  Case, 2 mags, all the goodies - $719.00 - Trades?  On Hold  :)
This lovely Springfield Armory 1911A1 in 45  is very special - in addition to the usual Armco tune, etc., it recently got: Ed Brown beavertail, Heinie rear sight and matching front, Para fully supported barrel and fitted bushing, STI carbon fiber trigger, McCormick sear, Wilson Hammer, Wolff springs, Pachmayr grips, FL guide rod,  new reblue.  A tight, smooth, ARMCO gun - $779 - trades?  Naturally, a full year warranty  :)    NOW SOLD  :)
Browning 1886 Saddle ring carbine in 45-70.  Number 1 grade, Williams peep sight, custom front sight - as-new inside - Excellent+ outside, $1499 - Trades?  SOLD  :)
A great little Remington Model 600 in 308 - light, handy, completely stock except for a stock refinish at some ppoint.  Looks good, shoots great  :)  $549 - Trades?  ON HOLD  :)
This custom Sharps long range BPCR rifle is in the popular 40-65 and is almost unfired.  A gorgeous rifle built by Barry Dewick, with dies, lots of loading (and shooting) info  - $3499 - Trades?  Now sold pending trade arrival :)
This  10 1/2" barreled Ruger Super Blackhawk appears barely fired - tight lockup, grips and bluing 90%+ - .44 Magnum caliber - $549 - trades? SOLD :)
CZ75 in 9mm - one of the good "Pre-B" ones from 1988.  Shows little use, internals and barrel VG+, Pachmayr custom grips - one magazine (lots more available) - $549 - Trades?  SOLD:)
Colt Series 70 .45 with a complete Armco Tune job including tightening, smoothing, 4# crisp trigger, Combat Sights, beveled mag well, fully supported barrel and match bushing, Pachmayr grips and STI Carbon Fiber trigger.  This gun has less than 10,000 rounds on it (and less than 2000 on the new barrel :) - One year Armco Warranty.  One magazine -  $879 - Trades?  SOLD  :)
What a neat rifle!  This is a Globe Model 888 - a mauser 98-based custom 257 Roberts Ackley Improved and does it shoot!  Traded in by a local friend, it comes with dies as well as 5 boxes of brass.  Wears a 3-9 Simmons scope, a 24" barrel,  and has a ton of custom touches  -  $599 - Trades?  NOW SOLD  :)
Winchester Model 70 "Coyote" post-70 308 caliber, a lovely urban (SWAT Team) type sniper rifle.  Leupold bases and rings, very few rounds from the looks of the barrel.  Stainless heavy barrel coloured olive drab -  this is a serious 308 - I threw on my Leupold on the weekend and does it ever shoot!  Too bad it's not a lefty  :(   $599 - trades?  SOLD  :)
Parker Hale in 300 Win Mag is ready for the season - VG bore and internals, outside shows use, but certainly far from needing any refinishing.  A great backup rifle for your next hunt, this one has open sights, detachable magazine, Weaver bases - ready for your favourite scope and rings (of course we have those as well... :)  $399 - Trades?  SOLD  :)
S&W Model 686  7 shot .357 Magnum - could still pass for new - $749 - Trades?   Gone!  :)
Norc NP58 - This is one of the better Norinco clones - this one is based on the latest SIG .40 - except for the grips it's pretty hard to tell apart from the P226 shown above.  Case, manual, 2 mags - Checked through here - $429 - Trades?   NOW SOLD  :)
This is a long-range revolver extraordinaire!  A S&W Model 29 with a 10 1/2" barrel and four position front as well as the adjustable rear.  Original box, tools and papers, metal and wood 90%+  $789 - Trades?  Gone!
Herbert Schmidt Model 21S revolver in 22LR - Adjustable sight, has been rebarreled - VG condition overall - $239 - Trades?  Sold  :)